Operations Branch Positions

The Operations Branch is in charge of overall operational management of the ship, its systems, and their employment at any given time. Operations regulates the *use* of the ships systems, as well as control of the ship. They also handle communications, docking maneuvers, and supply shuttle pilots to small craft.

Educational Requirements of all Operations Branch are as follows (each subsequent rank lists qualifications *in addition to* those in the ranks before it):

Ensign


 * Officer Candidate Training School (OCTS)
 * Bridge Duty Stations
 * Chain of Command
 * Introduction to UFS
 * Protocols and Procedures
 * UFS Ethics
 * Phaser Safety
 * Phaser Proficiency II
 * Basic Medical Care
 * Transporter Certification
 * UFS History I: Politics and Pinastri

Lieutenant, Junior Grade


 * Orders and Directives

Lieutenant


 * Effective Delegation
 * Interpersonal Communication
 * Alien Languages 101

Lieutenant Commander


 * Hospitality 101
 * Morality of Command
 * Interrogation Methods I
 * Interrogation Methods II

Commander


 * Command Officer Candidate Training School (COCTS)
 * Introduction to Diplomacy
 * Introduction to Leadership

Captain

None Currently

Flight Controller
The Flight Controller is specially trained to fly the Nightstalker, as well as understand the Nightstalker and all of her components, so as to be able to manage all of its functions when needed from the Helm. They must also be a competent bridge officer.

Job Specific Qualifications: None Currently

Small Craft Pilot
Small Craft Pilots are specialists trained in the flight of shuttles and fighters, as well as a myriad of specialized land vehicles. They must also be Helm qualified to step in the Flight Con seat of the Nightstalker when needed.

Job Specific Qualifications: None Currently